Senior AI Developer

Smart IMSAustin, TX
$60 - $80Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior AI Developer, you will lead the integration of advanced AI-driven solutions across the software development lifecycle, driving innovation and modernization of core technology systems within a large-scale financial environment. You will work on cutting-edge AI technologies, including generative AI and large language models, to build intelligent systems that enhance high-volume transaction platforms. This role involves collaborating with engineering teams to design scalable architectures, improve development efficiency through AI-assisted workflows, and contribute to enterprise-wide transformation initiatives while ensuring high performance, reliability, and compliance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of experience in software development with Java and Spring framework in enterprise environments
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with AI/ML implementation and deployment in production
  • Strong experience with generative AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar
  • Knowledge of agentic workflows, prompt engineering, and AI-assisted software development practices
  • 6+ years of experience working with microservices, containers, and cloud platforms
  • 6+ years of experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or similar
  • Experience with databases such as MongoDB, Aerospike, or PostgreSQL
  • Experience in system modernization from legacy platforms to distributed systems
  • Hands-on experience with large language models such as GPT, Claude, or similar
  • Strong understanding of financial systems or transaction-based platforms
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to lead and collaborate across teams
  • Strong analytical mindset with a focus on execution and continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

  • Familiarity with messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ
  • Experience in Agile development environments and tools such as JIRA and Confluence

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and implementation of AI-powered solutions across the software development lifecycle
  • Utilize generative AI tools to enhance coding, testing, debugging, and automation processes
  • Design and develop scalable applications using Java, Spring framework, and microservices architecture
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize legacy systems and transition to distributed platforms
  • Implement and manage cloud-based solutions with CI/CD pipelines
  • Apply prompt engineering and structured specifications to guide AI-assisted development
  • Ensure high availability, performance, and security of applications handling large transaction volumes
  • Conduct code reviews and mentor team members on AI-driven development best practices
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation including architectural diagrams and specifications
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • The hourly range for roles of this nature are $ 6 0.00 to $ 8 0.00/hr. Rates are heavily dependent on skills, experience, location, and industry.
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